BICSI Cabling Infrastructure Flashcards
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What is the maximum allowable mutual capacitance per unit length for Category 6 UTP cable?
Answer: 56 pF/100m
Category 6 UTP cable has a maximum mutual capacitance of 56 pF/100m as specified in ANSI/TIA-568-C.2.
Which type of cable is required for plenum-rated applications in US buildings?
Answer: CMP-rated cable
CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) rated cable is required for installation in air-handling spaces (plenums) in US buildings.
What does NEXT stand for in cabling performance testing?
Answer: Near-End Crosstalk
NEXT stands for Near-End Crosstalk, which measures the interference between pairs measured at the same end where the signal is injected.
According to BICSI standards, what is the recommended minimum clearance in front of a telecommunications rack?
Answer: 900 mm
BICSI recommends a minimum clearance of 900 mm (approximately 36 inches) in front of telecommunications racks for proper access and maintenance.
Which standard governs the color coding of telecommunications cabling terminations on 110-type punch-down blocks?
Answer: ANSI/TIA-568-B.1
ANSI/TIA-568-B.1 defines the color coding for terminating horizontal and backbone cabling on 110-type and other punch-down blocks.
What is the primary advantage of using shielded twisted pair (STP) cable over UTP in BICSI-recommended installations?
Answer: Better EMI immunity and reduced alien crosstalk
Shielded twisted pair cable provides better immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and reduces alien crosstalk compared to UTP, especially in high-noise environments.